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Both in overall value and guaranteed money, that's in the Mitchell Schwartz range, as ESPN's Field Yates predicted. Going on 29, Cannon will be paired up with Nate Solder through at least next season. Cannon is signed through 2021. Solder will be a free agent in 2018. Nov 29 - 3:49 PM

Patriots signed RT Marcus Cannon to a five-year extension through 2021.

Rumored to be a release candidate early last offseason, Cannon has gone from roster bubble to swing tackle to right tackle of the future. The 2011 fifth-rounder has had a breakout campaign, starting 10-of-11 games and grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 7 right tackle. He was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. A mountainous 6-foot-5, 335 pounds, Cannon turned 28 in May. Nov 29 - 2:37 PM

ESPN's Mike Reiss said the Patriots' decision not to draft an offensive tackle suggests they are comfortable with Marcus Cannon retaining the swing role.

There were loud rumblings early this offseason suggesting Cannon's spot on the roster was in danger, but those have died down. Even if the Patriots view third-round pick Joe Thuney as an option at tackle, Cannon is now the favorite to open the season in the swing role. LaAdrian Waddle will also be in the mix. May 7 - 9:23 AM

Cannon was forced into action after LT Nate Solder was lost to a torn bicep four games into the season. He failed miserably on the left side, and a switch to right tackle in December did not do much to help. Cannon was demolished by Von Miller in the Championship Game loss. Set to count $4.754 million against the cap, the Patriots will likely look for cheaper and better depth at tackle. Jan 30 - 11:21 AM

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Patriots signed RT Marcus Cannon to a five-year extension through 2021.

Rumored to be a release candidate early last offseason, Cannon has gone from roster bubble to swing tackle to right tackle of the future. The 2011 fifth-rounder has had a breakout campaign, starting 10-of-11 games and grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 7 right tackle. He was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. A mountainous 6-foot-5, 335 pounds, Cannon turned 28 in May.

ESPN's Mike Reiss said the Patriots' decision not to draft an offensive tackle suggests they are comfortable with Marcus Cannon retaining the swing role.

There were loud rumblings early this offseason suggesting Cannon's spot on the roster was in danger, but those have died down. Even if the Patriots view third-round pick Joe Thuney as an option at tackle, Cannon is now the favorite to open the season in the swing role. LaAdrian Waddle will also be in the mix.

Cannon was forced into action after LT Nate Solder was lost to a torn bicep four games into the season. He failed miserably on the left side, and a switch to right tackle in December did not do much to help. Cannon was demolished by Von Miller in the Championship Game loss. Set to count $4.754 million against the cap, the Patriots will likely look for cheaper and better depth at tackle.

Patriots LT Marcus Cannon left Sunday night's Week 6 game against the Colts with a toe injury.

He was listed as questionable to return, but is done for the game. Cameron Fleming replaced Cannon. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported after the game the injury is considered minor. Cannon's status will be updated throughout the week.

Patriots signed G/T Marcus Cannon to a two-year contract extension through 2016.

Cannon has experience at both guard and tackle, but has been running as New England's No. 3 tackle this season. The No. 138 overall pick of the 2011 draft, Cannon was headed into the final year of his rookie deal. Cannon has a solid swing skill-set, but it's unlikely the Pats view him as a future long-term starter.

Patriots third-year OL Marcus Cannon opened training camp as the starting right guard.

He appears to have overtaken Dan Connolly, who can play both guard and center and will now be the top interior backup. New England quietly finished second in the NFL in rushing attempts in 2012, and Cannon's promotion may indicate a greater lean on their power-running offense. Cannon is a 358-pound mauler.

ESPN Boston believes Patriots G/T Marcus Cannon could see more time at guard in 2013.

Just 12 of Cannon's 178 2012 snaps came at guard, but the Pats have since signed swing-tackle Will Svitek and re-upped RT Sebastian Vollmer. Coach Bill Belichick recently lauded Cannon's development. It's possible he'll be given a chance to push Dan Connolly at right guard.

"The opportunities he had to play early in the year, and even later in the year, he showed that improvement in games as well as the practice field," Belichick said. Asked if Cannon would be an option at right tackle if Sebastian Vollmer bolted in free agency, Belichick replied "that’s up to him." Cannon played 166 snaps at tackle last season, and just 12 at guard.

The Boston Herald reports G/T Marcus Cannon will be considered a tackle going forward.

Cannon is capable of playing inside and out, but the Patriots apparently like his 6-foot-5, 358-pound size better at tackle. With LT Matt Light reportedly considering retirement and RT Sebastian Vollmer growing increasingly injury prone, Cannon could be in line for a much bigger role next season after cancer treatments limited him to seven games as a rookie.

It's great news for Cannon, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma prior to the NFL draft. He was cleared to practice in late October and now the Patriots are comfortable enough with his health to activate him. Cannon will add quality depth at both the tackle and guard spots.

Fifth-round rookie G/T Marcus Cannon (lymphoma) participated in his first practice with the Patriots on Tuesday.

Score another point for Cannon in his battle with lymphoma. The Pats will have a couple of weeks to decide whether to activate Cannon from the reserve/NFI list. Originally rated as an early-round prospect, Cannon could add quality depth if he impresses in practices this week and next.

The Patriots kept Brissett off I.R. because they had to start him in last week's loss to Buffalo. He underwent surgery on Friday and will now be stashed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Brissett couldn't get the offense moving against the Bills, but he showed promise in preseason games and in his first start against the Texans. He should get a ton of run in the 2016 preseason and is a promising long-term prospect for New England.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the "plan is to make sure he's ready for the playoffs," suggesting he will be out for the rest of the regular season. Amendola does not have much fantasy value on his own, but his absence solidifies Malcolm Mitchell's spot in the offense. Mitchell is shaping up as a solid WR3 despite a tough schedule the rest of the way.

It'll cost Jackson at least the first six weeks of the season. We assume Jackson's issue stems from an offseason knee scope. Last year's No. 111 overall pick started nine games as a rookie. The Patriots are moving forward with rookie Joe Thuney and Jonathan Cooper as their starting guards.